Apple Has Released iOS 17.3.1 With a Major Fix For The iPhone

Apple introduced the iOS 17 update last year alongside the release of the new iPhone 15 lineup. The latest firmware from Apple brings a plethora of front-facing additions to the new and older iPhone models. However, you might have noticed that your device has slowed down after updating to the latest iOS 17 firmware. Well, you can always make it faster by clearing the RAM on your iPhone.

Insomniac Games has released a public statement in response to layoffs at the studio announced this week by parent company Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Apple announced its latest M3 chips alongside the launch of the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. The company is planning to bring the new chip to its iPad Pro and MacBook Air lineup next month, which will be significantly more powerful than the current M2 chip. Apple's M3 chip is based on TSMC's 3nm architecture, which means that it features a higher transistor count than the M2 chip. This ultimately translates to better performance and improved efficiency. While the M3 chip is still young, the company has already begun designing its forthcoming chips based on TSMC's 2nm process.

iPadOS 18 will be a major update compared to iPadOS 17 as Apple is expected to bring dedicated AI features for a bigger screen. Since the iPad is a productivity-focused device, AI could be a big part of the upgrade. However, up until now, we have not heard what devices would support iPadOS 18 as it is too early to speculate. We have now heard that the company is expected to drop support for some iPad models. You can check out the list of iPad models which will be compatible with iPadOS 18 later this year.

The end of the latest Pokemon Presents event included the reveal of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, the sequel to the beloved Pokemon Legends: Arceus, set to launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch in 2025. Pokemon Legends: Arceus released in 2022 and was considered by many to be a breath of fresh air for the Pokemon franchise. It did away with the established formula and took things in some bold new directions.

iOS 18 could be the company's biggest update the iPhone has ever recovered, considering the number of front-facing features it will bring. We have previously reported that Apple is planning to incorporate a plethora of AI features in the platform, which will be available to all users later this year. It is now being reported that iOS 18 could also undergo a redesign in terms of visuals. This will make iOS 18 a bigger upgrade than originally expected with AI features.

Apple released the fourth beta of its forthcoming iOS 17.4 update for the iPhone last week. While the company is expected to release the fifth developed beta on Tuesday, the final release is fast approaching. iOS 17.4 update holds immense importance for Apple as well as developers, bringing a permanent impact on how users install apps on the iPhone. The platform will host a plethora of changes for the App Store, so check out when iOS 17.4 will be released to the general public for all compatible iPhone models.

Apple is expected to launch the iPad Pro with OLED displays next month with a slew of new changes and front-facing features. However, with forthcoming additions, Apple is also expected to increase the price of the devices. It was previously rumored that the OLED iPad Pro models could cost as much as the new MacBook Pros. It appears that past rumors were somewhat true, as Apple is aiming for a massive price hike for the OLED iPad Pro models due to the upgraded display technology.

Apple is expected to launch the OLED iPad Pro models by the end of next month, as the company plans to redesign its high-end tablet. While there are a slew of changes coming at launch, the OLED display will potentially be the highlight of the upgrade. However, Apple's transition to OLED panels came years after it introduced mini-LED displays for the 12.9-inch model. It appears that the company has already started working on foldable display technology for the iPhone and iPad.

An earlier rumor was disseminating information that Apple had halted work on its foldable iPhone because there were durability concerns regarding the display. Now, a new update claims that the technology giant is actively developing the device and has actually reassigned some key personnel hailing from the Apple Vision Pro team to work on this new form factor.

Apple will launch the iPhone 16 lineup later this year with a boatload of changes oriented toward the standard and the 'Pro' models. The company has prototyped various designs to test the most feasible solution based on the feature set. While there are little details on the insides, Apple is potentially seeking a different design from the current iPhone 15 and 15 Pro models. A sketchy rumor showcases how Apple could amalgamate the camera housing on the back of the iPhone 16 Pro models.

Apple is invested in bringing AI technology to its product line, with the iPhone being the prime candidate to receive many new additions. Apple's process to bring AI to the iPhone is two-fold. While some features may be part of iOS 18, others will be exclusive to the iPhone 16 lineup. Altogether, AI will make the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models a worthy upgrade over the current models, considering the number of new features coming with iOS 18.